Sanitation Supervisor

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 14 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

As a Sanitation Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the sanitation function within all our bakery operations. You will ensure that our facilities are always in a hygienically clean, sanitary, and safe condition, following the highest standards of quality and compliance. You will also supervise, coach, and motivate your team of sanitation workers, providing them with the necessary training and direction to perform their duties effectively.

Accountabilities:

• Provides leadership and guidance in directing efforts to improve, maintain and validate safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Assists with the prevention of chemical, physical, and biological hazards at the facility.
• Provides technical guidance to management and employees regarding the correct use of protective clothing or accessories.
• Facilitates training for employees on issues related to sanitation.
• Performs routine plant audits and sanitation inspection of equipment and recommends maintenance/repair needs for correction in order to comply with sanitation practices in accordance to La Brea Bakery, State and federal sanitation laws, and plant standards.
• Continuously verifies/validates sanitation effectiveness and proposes better ways to clean/sanitize, maximizing results and minimizing cost.
• Anticipates sanitation needs based on Production schedules and coordinates personnel needs and tasks based on available cleaning time.
• Updates sanitation procedures and practices (SSOP) per company policies and recommends adjustments to schedules, procedures, and sanitation practices to QA Manager for review.
• Provides monthly training to sanitation employees on specific sanitation job tasks, tools, and proper chemical usage.
• Compiles required reports regarding inspections, sanitation violations, and corrective actions.
• Responsible for overseeing the maintenance and hygiene of all sanitation equipment.
• Responsible for performing weekly inventory on sanitation supplies and for securing and assigning supplies as required.
• Assists in the preparation of the facility in advance of company visits and audits.
• Responsible for follow-up pest control observation and making an internal pest control walkthrough and keeping records.
• Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality, and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for keeping assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a Supervisor immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises up to 35 sanitation employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED is required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an automated food processing plant.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information to and respond to questions from employees, managers, and clients.
• Knowledge in BRC.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.

Shift:3rd

Benefits Designed with You in Mind

At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Optional voluntary benefits

Work-Life Balance:

• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Financial Security:

• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Continuous Growth:

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible Spending:
• HSA and FSA options

Performance-Based Rewards:

We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:

• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.
• Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.
• Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.

At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.